Estheva Spa in Hanoi, Vietnam

Estheva Spa is an active Old Quarter day spa at 75 Lò Sũ, close to Hoàn Kiếm Lake and one of the easiest places in this batch to verify with both operator and current 2026 evidence. The spa's own website still lists the same address, hotline and booking system, while Tripadvisor shows hundreds of reviews, 2026 activity and a daily schedule of 09:00–23:30. The operator's own opening-time line is rendered inconsistently on the website, but it also says the last order is before 23:00; the independent 2026 listing therefore provides a clearer practical closing time for visitors.

The current service menu is extensive. Estheva lists aromatherapy massage, a combined “special” massage using elements such as stretching, reflexology, deep tissue and hot stones, traditional Thai massage without oil, traditional Vietnamese massage, targeted head/back/neck/shoulder work and children's massage. Separate sections cover foot therapy, facial treatments, nail services, waxing, body scrub and spa packages. This range makes the spa more flexible than a simple walk-in massage counter, particularly for couples or families who want different services at the same time.

The massage menu gives useful clues about intensity. Aromatherapy is framed as a gentler holistic relaxation treatment, while Thai massage uses stretching and is more appropriate for guests who are comfortable with a more active technique. The spa's “special” option mixes several methods and can therefore be more variable in pressure. Traditional Vietnamese massage uses palms and fists, and targeted upper-body treatments focus on common travel tension in the back, neck and shoulders. Tell reception whether you want light, medium or firm pressure and mention any injury before the therapist begins.

Prices are published on the operator site, including different durations for 60-, 75-, 90- and 120-minute massage services, but this record treats them as a current snapshot rather than a permanent tariff. The same applies to long spa packages, which can combine steam, massage, body scrub, facial work and foot treatment over several hours. If budget matters, ask for the full price before treatment, including whether tax, service charges or optional tips are separate. A multi-hour package should also be booked with enough time that it does not run into the late-evening closing period.

The 75 Lò Sũ address is especially practical for visitors staying around Hoàn Kiếm. It is within the dense hotel and restaurant zone east of the lake, so many travelers can walk there. The operator also advertises a free pickup by private car within a limited radius for pre-booked customers; treat that as a booking benefit to confirm rather than as a guaranteed walk-in service. If you are coming from farther away, taxi or ride-hailing is usually simpler than navigating the narrow central streets by car yourself.

Current Tripadvisor material gives a typical visit duration of one to two hours and shows 09:00–23:30 daily. That late schedule is convenient after sightseeing, but a closing time is not the same as a latest start time. The operator says the last order is before 23:00, and a 90- or 120-minute service obviously needs to begin earlier. For an evening booking, ask for the latest start time for the exact duration you want. Booking ahead also makes it easier to request a specific massage intensity, couple arrangement or longer package.

The spa accepts multiple forms of payment according to its current site, including major international card networks as well as cash in several currencies. That is useful in a tourist-heavy district, but travelers should still confirm how currency conversion is handled and whether a card surcharge applies. The operator also mentions complimentary tea or water around the treatment. These details are secondary to the core service but help distinguish a full day-spa experience from a bare massage room.

Estheva's strongest planning advantages are its stable Old Quarter location, broad service menu and long daily hours. The main caution is that the operator's opening-time text is internally inconsistent, so this page uses the current 2026 Tripadvisor schedule and notes the operator's “last order before 23:00” rule rather than pretending every source is perfectly aligned. Choose the massage style deliberately, confirm price and duration, and reserve late sessions instead of arriving near closing time.

For a smoother visit to Estheva Spa, treat the published schedule as the starting point rather than a guarantee that every treatment, class or facility is available until the final minute. Reserve in advance when possible, save the current address 75 Lò Sũ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, and allow extra travel time during Hanoi's busier traffic periods. Ask the operator to confirm the exact duration from check-in to finish, because consultation, changing, showering, recovery time or class briefing may add time beyond the advertised session. If you have an injury, are pregnant, use medication that affects circulation, or have a condition that could be affected by vigorous exercise, massage, heat, cold or prolonged floating, discuss that before booking. The location is in a busy tourist district, so evening demand can be high even though the spa stays open late. This page deliberately avoids preserving promotional prices as permanent facts; rates, packages, trainers, therapists and booking rules can change faster than the underlying identity and location of the business.